Words about farmers markets, gardening, place, and whatever else seems relevant to my little life now being lived in the metropolis of Tokyo.

Friday, March 28, 2014

Tokyo Farmers Markets: Saturday, March 29th and Sunday, March 30th

Hello, sansai!

The sun gets up a little earlier every day and sneaks off to bed a little later, too. Spring is upon us and soon summer will follow suit. Gather up those wonderful winter greens while they still grace the market tables and start planning how to make the most of the early vegetables on their way. Sansai (mountain vegetables) may start appearing, too, which is another whole world of fun as lovely in its way as the sakura (cherry blossoms). See you at the market!

I could go wax on forever about how great this market is and how important it is for the future of Japanese farming and global food security. Instead, I'll just insist that folks go and see for themselves what great things the market and these innovative growers are doing. This month the market will be a bit of its wonderful normalness. (December and January saw special events galore!) If something exciting comes up, though, I promise to alert folks. Planning is in the works, so who knows what Fairtrade excitement might be in the air?

A massive weekend affair that is great fun and features a variety of fruits and vegetables and prepared products from all over Japan. Plus, there's a most excellent selection of food trucks offering everything from salad to zingy curry to roast chicken to falafel!

Yurakucho Farmer's Market
Every Saturday and Sunday
Smaller than the UNU Market, Yurakacho features a particular region of Japan each week along with an excellent selection of seasonal fruit and vegetables. Growers from nearby Chiba, Kamakura, and Saitama are also on hand to help fill the larder.
11am to 5pm
Directions: Turn left out of Yurakacho station and cross the courtyard toward Tokyo Kouku Keitan. Look for the fun under the overhang!